A Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Possible

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible left lower leg fractures. The initial action by the nurse should be to

• A) elevate the left leg.
• B) splint the lower leg.
• C) obtain information about the tetanus immunization status.
• D) check the popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses.

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